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Learn from real people, just like you, how therapeutic journaling can benefit your life. Within these personal stories you’ll find journaling tips, tricks, inspiration and ideas that help you structure your journaling practice—and discover the true value journaling can bring to your life.

Find the inspiration to keep going and the motivation to make journaling work for you and your hectic schedule. Learn about these everyday people who made the decision to put pen to paper and how it transformed their lives!

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

What Happens to Your Personal Journal When You Die?

Mari L. McCarthy

Journal writing is a highly personal activity. You share your innermost thoughts – your victories, fears, injuries, hopes and goals – with your personal journal in a way you might not even with a close friend or spouse. You are probably protective of your journal, keeping it in a place away from prying eyes. Privacy is important to you now, but have you thought about what you want to happen to your legacy of journal writing after you have passed away?

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Self Growth

Journaling Ideas: What Books Have Changed You?

Mari L. McCarthy

Every now and then, you are lucky enough to discover an exceptional book, one that affects you deeply and changes the way you see the world or even how you see yourself. A great novel can inspire...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Creative Journaling

Why Should You Journal?

Mari L. McCarthy

You know, you read a lot about people journaling. How to journal, how to write, how to blog, how to be successful in... blah, blah, blah. But one question they never seem to answer is why you would...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling, Health

Wednesday Journaling Writes: New 27 Days Emailed Course!

Mari L. McCarthy

A fellow once remarked to me that he enjoyed doing experiments with his habits, trying something out for a given length of time to see if he likes it. I was impressed, because it seemed to me that I...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

Journaling: Notes to Self

Mari L. McCarthy

My background in journaling began in third grade. A small diary, sandwiched between my mattress and box springs, kept my secrets and thoughts safe from my nosey little brother. Snippets of thoughts...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Self Growth, Creative Journaling

Journal Writing Ideas for 10 Minute Attitude Adjustments

Mari L. McCarthy

Some days, it can be hard to see the bright side of life. Can't it? You might be having a tough day at work, or you might be exhausted and wishing you were back in bed. Give your mood a quick boost...

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Journaling Life's Simple Pleasures

Mari L. McCarthy

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

Wednesday Journaling Writes: Do Nothing for a Change

Mari L. McCarthy

Usually, we try to use these Wednesday posts as vehicles for getting over the proverbial Wednesday Hump. We give tips and suggest processes for coping in the midst of the week, when demand and...

Mari's Journaling Power Blog | Journaling Therapy, Creative Journaling

4 Summertime Nature Journaling Ideas

Mari L. McCarthy

In the heat of the summer, you might not spend as much time in nature as you do during other seasons. The long, hot days of June, July and August can be tiring at times, but they also offer a...

What Happens to Your Personal Journal When You Die?-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

August 27, 2012

What Happens to Your Personal Journal When You Die?

Journal writing is a highly personal activity. You share your innermost thoughts – your victories, fears, injuries, hopes and goals – with your...

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Journaling Ideas: What Books Have Changed You?-featured

Mari L. McCarthy

August 24, 2012

Journaling Ideas: What Books Have Changed You?

Every now and then, you are lucky enough to discover an exceptional book, one that affects you deeply and changes the way you see the world or even...

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